Google+ Changes Header Graphic Design

Google+ is rolling out a new look for its header graphics on both business and individual pages. Here is a screenshot of a new design I updated for one of my clients’ pages (souchi):

I must say, I like this new header design much better than the last update. I never understood the appeal of the previous layout, a humongous (2120 x 1192 pixels) image loaded the image partially scrolled down (meaning you could scroll up on load — weird). It was supposed to allow for a more fluid experience between giant Apple Thunderbolt-sized screens all the way down to tiny mobile phone screens. Obviously, I wasn’t the only one who didn’t like it because here we are with another new layout less than a year later.

What do you think of the design?

My next step is to fix the new “Nonclassified Establishments” category they tacked on!